Val is emblematic of perseverance, kindness and strength and though we’re not always a fan of a person of colour playing an ex-con, this aspect of her character shrinks into the background as the narrative shifts to focusing on her new business endeavours with Regina and rekindling a bond with her estranged daughter. This emotionally charged dynamic has led to some tension between her and Regina over the course of their friendship, but this argument was no match for some compassion and dedicated communication written into these strong female players. Val has spent some time in prison and is striving to regain a sense of normalcy in her life. ![]() A reconnection with her daughter is part of her growing arc, but her story began when she befriended Regina (Christina Moses) and they started to build their culinary careers together. In this series, she plays a mom as well, but unfortunately, one that is more absent. You might recognize Andrea Navedo as everyone’s favourite mom from Jane the Virgin. ![]() Katherine (Grace Park) and Greta (Cameron Esposito) Valerie Sandoval (Andrea Navedo) They are such a great on-screen pair and though their relationship is on the rocks at this point in the season, I hope to see much more of them together. It is so wonderful to see her happily thriving after a tumultuous marriage. Greta brings out a side of Katherine we didn’t get to see when she was married to now ex-husband, Eddie (David Giuntoli). Esposito’s comedic timing is incredible as she delivers some fantastic one-liners and pumps enthusiasm and energy into every scene she shares with Park, whose character is a little more reserved and logical. Her character’s struggle with bipolar disorder is handled so tastefully, with a recent episode exploring what explaining the illness to family, friends and children can look like. Greta is dynamic, supportive of Katherine’s coming-out journey and once she’s introduced to Katherine’s son Theo, is a kind, caring figure. Greta acts as Katherine’s (Grace Park) first serious female love interest after she explores her sexuality post-divorce. ![]() Now that we’ve established that here at Incluvie, we stan Cameron Esposito, allow me to delve into the many reasons I pray each night that this show doesn’t write her off and allow her to see the same fate as season 2/3 favourite, Darcy Cooper (ex-lover of Gary Mendez played by Floriana Lima). Perhaps my favourite is the hour-long standup she released in which all download profits benefit RAINN, the United States’ largest anti-sexual violence organization. Esposito has a background in comedy, perhaps the most fun being the ‘Ask a Lesbian’ series she hosted with BuzzFeed.
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